KUKA.Sim / KUKA OLP - DS-SIM Public Tools

Extensions and Python Add-ons
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If you work with KUKA robots in KUKA.Sim (Add On) or KUKA OLP, this Python add on adds some functions that can make your life easier:

  • Import of $config.dat file properties (Base/Basename, Tool/Toolname, LoadData)

  • Save and load signal connections of a robot (e.g. if you have to manually exchange a robot)

  • Mirror position statements (for mirrored parts etc.)

  • Adapt position statements with a relative offset or absolute values for selectable parameters of the statements (Coordinates, external axis values, …)

  • Adapt Tool or Base of selected statements without changing robot pose in those statements

  • Add an input to a component. Connect a Boolean signal to this input to show or hide the component while the simulation is running

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To install the add on download the zip file below, then unzip the package and copy the folder “kuka_sim_extensions” to the MyCommands folder of your simulation software. The MyCommands folder should be located in your personal documents folder.
Example:
C:\Users\%username%\OneDrive - KUKA AG\Documents\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.10\My Commands\Python 2
(be aware that the path might be slightly different on your system, due to language settings!)

kuka_sim_extensions_V3.1_2025-03-27.zip (1.6 MB)

You can find more detailed information regarding add ons and how to install them in the Visual Components Academy

EDITS

EDIT 2023-10-27:

  • New version V1.1
  • Changed folder structure of add on
  • Fixed some issues in Save/Load Signal Connections
  • Added features
    • Helpers/AdaptStatements
      → select multiple statements and adapt various parmeters of those statements, e.g. ablolute value for an external axis or a relative offset for a coordinate

NOTE:

  • There still seem to be other issues in Save/Load Signal Connection
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EDIT 2023-11-03:

  • New version V1.2
  • Fixed bug in Save/Load Signal Connections
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EDIT 2024-06-17:

  • New version V1.3
  • Import Tools/Bases (PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Import)
    → enhanced support for various syntax in config.dat regarding HOME positions
  • Added functions
    • Change Tool/Base (PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Helpers)
      → Adapt Tool or Base of all selected statements without changing robot pose in those statements
    • Show/Hide component via Signal (MODELING / DS-SIM Public Tools / Wizards)
      → Adds an input to a component. Connect a Boolean signal to this input to show or hide the component while the simulation is running
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EDIT 2024-10-08:

  • New version V2.0
  • Changed package name to kuka_sim_extensions
  • Changed package structure
    → therefore it is necessary that the folder name located in my commands is “kuka_sim_extensions”
  • older versions of this add on have to be deleted to use this version
  • Added functions
    • Visibility Assistant (MODELING / DS-SIM Public Tools / Wizards)
      → marking of invisible features with a suffix (suffix can also be deleted if necessary)
      → all marked features then can be set visible or invisible with one click
      → force all available features of a component to be invisible or visible

Known issues

EDIT 2025-03-05:

  • New version V3.0 → compatible with Sim 4.10 (should still work for Sim 4.3)
  • Be sure to paste the package in the “Python 2” sub folder (has been added for Sim 4.10)
    e.g. C:\Users\%username%\OneDrive - KUKA AG\Documents\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.10\My Commands\Python 2
  • same functions as before with some minor bug fixes

EDIT 2025-03-27:

  • New version V3.1
    → Helpers / Save/Load Signal Connections now supports Boolean Map connections
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Hello…where can i download the add-on??

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Forgot to add it while creating the post, I now added it to the original post above.

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Thanks, works perfectly.
Best regards, Christoph

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Info for new users
To install the add on unzip the files and copy the unzipped folder “DS_SIM_Public_Tools_V1-0” to the following location:
C:\Users%username%\OneDrive - KUKA AG\Dokumente\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands

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Hi, can you add support for Kuka.Sim 3.1
I am trying to start it there, but it says cant find file named kuka and is not starting.
I need to be able to mirror positions
Thanks!
V

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Hi, There is no plan at the moment to make this compatible with Sim 3.1. The Sim 3.1 programming page is a whole different story and I don’t have any experience how to create motion commands there. As Sim 3.1 is discontinued at this point I will not get into that. You could work with a trial version of Sim 4 or buy Sim 4 at the yearly license is quite affordable.

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thanks, this time i did it manually already :slight_smile: but i will need to upgrade it seems
Here is the result :

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Updated to version DS_Sim_V1.1

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Updated to version DS_Sim_V1.2

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C:\Users%username%\Dokumente\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands

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I think you are missing a backslash after Users
C:\Users%username%\Dokumente\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands

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Added version 1.3, changes are mentioned in the original post above.

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Added version 2.0, changes are mentioned in the original post above.

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Hello, I tried to install this add ons in VC 4.9.2. Unfortunately I receive an error message “no kuka module found” while starting VC.

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Hi,
most of the functions have been created and tested for KUKA.Sim and the KUKA OLP Add On for VC Premium.
But I am not aware that the Python add on should create any errors while starting the software. Did you already work with previous version of this add on?
Can you share a screenshot of the error?

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Hi mastu,
attached is the screenshot.

It seems like clicking on “Import Tools/Bases” doesn´t work. The dialog will not open.
I´m working on VC Premium 4.9.2 with KUKA.Sim AddOn enabled.

Best regards

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I also tried to use the latest version:

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Ok, just tested this myself.
Apparently the kuka.py file has been relocated in the installation folder of VC which results in this error. I will not adapt the package to cope with this issue, because then KUKA.Sim will have other errors.

Please use the following workaround:

  1. Go the installation folder of VC and copy the file kuka.py
    C:\Program Files\Visual Components\Visual Components Premium 4.9\Python\lib

  2. Paste kuka.py in this location
    C:\Program Files\Visual Components\Visual Components Premium 4.9\Python 2\lib

This should resolve the issue.

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Thanks it works now!